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Lifetime Readers, a Community Volunteer Book Club

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Program
Event Details:

Discussing You Are Here by David Nicholls.

This is a volunteer-led book club, no registration required.

This event is in the "Baby, Toddler, Pre-K" group
This event is in the "Families (children w/caregiver)" group

All Ages Storytime

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Story & Craft Room at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Baby, Toddler, Pre-K, Families (children w/caregiver)
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Baby, Toddler, Pre-K, Families (children w/caregiver)
Program Type: Storytime, Youth Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to share stories, songs, rhymes, and play! We'll build early literacy skills while having fun! Parent participation is encouraged. Registration applies to the entire three-week session. 

This event is in the "Baby, Toddler, Pre-K" group
This event is in the "Families (children w/caregiver)" group

All Ages Storytime

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 11:15am - 12:00pm
Story & Craft Room at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Baby, Toddler, Pre-K, Families (children w/caregiver)
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Baby, Toddler, Pre-K, Families (children w/caregiver)
Program Type: Storytime, Youth Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to share stories, songs, rhymes, and play! We'll build early literacy skills while having fun! Parent participation is encouraged. Registration applies to the entire three-week session. 

This event is in the "Tweens" group

Diamond Art

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Tweens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Youth Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create your own sparkly Diamond Art bookmark! Kids will use colorful “gems” to decorate a bookmark they can take home and use in their favorite books. All supplies are provided.

This event is in the "Adults" group

TPL Author Talks: Valerie Neal on The Smithsonian History of US Women Astronauts

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Program at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Programs:

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Virtual Program
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Program, Virtual Program, Author Visit
Event Details:

Adult Programs

In 1983, Sally Ride was the first American woman to go to outer space, more than 20 years after the first man made the momentous trip.

This event is in the "Baby, Toddler, Pre-K" group
This event is in the "Families (children w/caregiver)" group

Family Storytime

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Story & Craft Room at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Baby, Toddler, Pre-K, Families (children w/caregiver)
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Baby, Toddler, Pre-K, Families (children w/caregiver)
Program Type: Storytime, Youth Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Families with children can join us for a variety of stories, songs, rhymes and movement activities.

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Child Policy

All children ages 11 and younger must be in the company of a parent/adult care-giver at all times while in the library. Even if the child is attending a program, it is required that the parent/adult caregiver remain in the library building throughout the program.

Library Closed 4/3 - 4/5

All Day 4/3 - 4/5
Troy Public Library, TPL Bookmobile
Closing
Branches:
Troy Public Library, TPL Bookmobile
Description:

Library Closed All Day 4/3 - 4/5

This event is in the "Adults" group

French Language Club (Club de langue française)

Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Programs:

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Adult Programs

French speakers and language students are welcome to join this friendly conversation club. 

A great way to meet friends, speak in French, and share cultural activities.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Talk Time: English Language Conversation with Optional Book Club

Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Program
Event Details:

If English is not your first language, join us at the library to practice your speaking and listening skills and improve your English vocabulary in a casual, relaxed atmosphere.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Large Friends Donations (3+ Boxes)

Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Loading Dock at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Everyone
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Loading Dock
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Registration Required
Event Details:

To help us better manage donations, we ask all individuals wanting to donate three or more boxes of material to register for an appointment. You may arrive anytime between 10 am and 12 noon with your donation. 

This event is in the "Families (children w/caregiver)" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Spring Break Scavenger Hunt!

All Day 4/6 - 4/10
Youth Services Area at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Families (children w/caregiver), Kids, Tweens
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Youth Services Area
Age Group: Families (children w/caregiver), Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Youth Program
Event Details:

Make sure to check out a special spring break edition of our monthly scavenger hunt. The hunt will run March 29- April 10th

This event is in the "Baby, Toddler, Pre-K" group

Babytime (0-2yrs)

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Story & Craft Room at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Baby, Toddler, Pre-K
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Baby, Toddler, Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime, Youth Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Miss Eliza for songs, rhymes, and bounces followed by a short playtime. While the activities provided are targeted toward babies, older siblings are welcome to enjoy the session.

This event is in the "Baby, Toddler, Pre-K" group

Babytime (0-2yrs)

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 11:15am - 12:00pm
Story & Craft Room at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Baby, Toddler, Pre-K
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Baby, Toddler, Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime, Youth Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Miss Eliza for songs, rhymes, and bounces followed by a short playtime. While the activities provided are targeted toward babies, older siblings are welcome to enjoy the session.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Bookmobile Stop- Bemis Elementary School

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
TPL Bookmobile
Age Group:
Everyone
Offsite Event
Library Branch: TPL Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Come visit the Troy Public Library Bookmobile!  The Bookmobile is a library on wheels with a collection of over 1,000 books and other materials for all ages!  Visitors of the Bookmobile can browse and check out materials, register f

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Paws to Read! (Monday Session)

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 4:15pm - 6:15pm
Story & Craft Room at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Youth Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades K-5. Help your child gain confidence and reading fluency by reading to a therapy dog! To get your full reading time, you must arrive on time and with a book.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Advisory Board

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Teens
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen Program
Event Details:

TAB meetings are now back in person! If you would like to join TAB please email the Teen Services Librarian (Holly. Osentoski@troymi.gov). The Troy Public Library seeks young people to join the Teen Advisory Board.

This event is in the "Baby, Toddler, Pre-K" group

Toddlertime (2-3.5 yrs)

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Story & Craft Room at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Baby, Toddler, Pre-K
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Baby, Toddler, Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime, Youth Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for songs, rhymes, fingerplays, stories, and fun! Older and younger siblings are welcome.

Toddlertime is about 30 minutes and is followed by a 15-minute playtime. 

This event is in the "Baby, Toddler, Pre-K" group

Toddlertime (2-3.5 yrs)

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 11:15am - 12:00pm
Story & Craft Room at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Baby, Toddler, Pre-K
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Baby, Toddler, Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime, Youth Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for songs, rhymes, fingerplays, stories, and fun! Older and younger siblings are welcome.

Toddlertime is about 30 minutes and is followed by a 15-minute playtime. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Introduction to Microsoft Excel

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Program, Technology Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come and explore the basics of Microsoft Excel. From graphs to charts, learn about the tools and functions of spreadsheets. Laptops will be provide for those without.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Bookmobile Stop- Leonard Elementary

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm
TPL Bookmobile
Age Group:
Everyone
Offsite Event
Library Branch: TPL Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Come visit the Troy Public Library Bookmobile!  The Bookmobile is a library on wheels with a collection of over 1,000 books and other materials for all ages!  Visitors of the Bookmobile can browse and check out materials, register f

This event is in the "Teens" group

Literary Lounge: Teen Edition

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Services Office at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Teen Services Office
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you enjoy reading and wish you could discuss your favorite books? Attend Literary Lounge to participate in book themed activities while talking about popular books and media with other avid readers.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Fairytale STEAM: Nine Color Deer

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Story & Craft Room at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Kids
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Youth Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Worlds collide when we combine a story with a STEAM (Science Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) challenge. Kids will hear the Chinese Folktale, Nine Color Deer, then will work on painting with watercolors. 

Disclaimer(s)

Registrant Age/Grade

Ages and grades are strictly enforced: to allow each child to feel successful, provide the best experience for all attendees, and offer opportunities for social and emotional growth within peer groups, children who are not in the correct grade or age-group for this program will be turned away at the door.

Unattended Child Policy

All children ages 11 and younger must be in the company of a parent/adult care-giver at all times while in the library. Even if the child is attending a program, it is required that the parent/adult caregiver remain in the library building throughout the program.

This event is in the "Adults" group

BookTok Book Club

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Love the books you see all over TikTok? Come talk about them with people who actually get the hype!

This event is in the "Baby, Toddler, Pre-K" group

Rhyme Time (0-2.5yrs)

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Story & Craft Room at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Baby, Toddler, Pre-K
Youth Programs:

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Baby, Toddler, Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime, Youth Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Youth Programs

Rhyme Time is an interactive program consisting of various fun skill-building activities, such as rhymes, songs, bounces, and more. The program incorporates musical instruments, scarves, and parachutes.